One of the most powerful of all positive emotions is gratitude and it forms a solid foundation to help us experience more joy, happiness, hope and optimism. Since it focuses on what you have versus what you lack, gratitude – when practiced regularly – shapes our worldview toward noticing abundance versus scarcity. You bring positive energy to the conversation when you speak with others about what you are grateful for. We become better leaders, friends, co-workers and parents and are more content with the world when we practice gratitude.